Charlotte, North Carolina · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (3 Student Reviews)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, or simply Charlotte) is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production." The university experienced rapid enrollment growth in the late 2000s and early-mid 2010s when it was the fastest-growing institution in the UNC System. It has two campuses: the Main Campus, located in University City, and the Center City Campus in Uptown Charlotte. The main campus sits on 1,000 wooded acres with approximately 85 buildings about 8 miles (13 km) from Uptown Charlotte.
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9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28223-0001
Visit University SiteRanked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #835 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1110–1320
SAT ERW: 550–650
SAT math: 560–670
ACT composite: 21–27
Total: 30,298
Undergrad: 23,981
Undergrad full-time: 20,823
Graduate: 6,317
Part-time: 6,235
In-state
Tuition: $7,214
Total cost on campus: $24,672
Out-of-state
Tuition: $21,876
Total cost on campus: $39,334
Room & board: $13,864
Books & supplies: $950
Receive aid: 72%
Avg grant aid: $8,150
Pell grant recipients: 32%
Rent: $872 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.14 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.55
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.